US Bridges

Ramp S.W. to I-480 over SR 237 (rcky Rvr Dr)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .63 Mi. W. of Jct. I-71 · Structure no. 1810359

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp S.W. to I-480 over SR 237 (rcky Rvr Dr) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp S.W. to I-480 over SR 237 (rcky Rvr Dr) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,388 by 2022. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp S.W. to I-480
CrossesSR 237 (rcky Rvr Dr)
Location.63 Mi. W. of Jct. I-71
RouteInterstate 71
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42053, -81.83087
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2002)
Projected traffic1,388 by 2022
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp S.W. to I-480 over SR 237 (rcky Rvr Dr) built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp S.W. to I-480 over SR 237 (rcky Rvr Dr) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp S.W. to I-480 over SR 237 (rcky Rvr Dr) carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Ramp S.W. to I-480 over SR 237 (rcky Rvr Dr)?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp S.W. to I-480 over SR 237 (rcky Rvr Dr)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.